[modeleng] Re: Shed Roofing in U K ????

  • From: "Terry Lane" <tel@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2004 17:36:40 +1000

I think they just like doin' things the 'ard way Bob - not so long since
they were still useing thatch and/or split shingles.
Only trouble with corrugated iron is that it drip something awful after a
frost. Gotta use a lining with it.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Logan" <boblogan@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2004 1:38 PM
Subject: [modeleng] Re: Shed Roofing in U K ????


> Could I please have an explanation?
>
> SHED Buildings in U. K.
>
> I note that a shed built in the back yard,  ( behind the house,) some have
> brick walls, others have ply or timber (lumber) walls, built on concrete
or
> wood floors.
>
> Then, THE ROOF,  felt?     Why?
> Corrugated iron would be a lot easier to put on your roof frame.  Here in
> New Zealand, we have CI in either zinc coated or "Colorsteel," a factory
> coated colour, in various colours too.  And either lead-head nails or
> special screws that self drill and thread into steel purlins. A membrane
and
> insulation pads are fitted into wall and ceiling cavities, and we have a
> nice, snug Work Shed.  Insulation helps keep tools and machines,
rust-free.
>
> Why Felt?
>
> Bob L.
>
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